Israel vs Saudi Arabia
Every indicator for Israel and Saudi Arabia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Israel | Saudi Arabia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,122,800 | 36,973,555 | −72.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 611 | 1,277 | −52.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,337 | 34,537 | +74.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.2 | 79.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 22,070 | 2,149,690 | −99.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 459 | 17 | +2,566.8% |
| Median age (years) | 29.7 | 30.8 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 88.2 | 100.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.5 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.0 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 91.6 | 84.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 46,505 | 80,331 | −42.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 8.78 | 7.30 | +20.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 19.99 | 22.31 | −10.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 4,594 | 2,173 | +111.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 178,000 | 282,000 | −36.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 17.6 | 7.6 | +130.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 4.23 | 1.92 | +120.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Israel relative to Saudi Arabia; a positive value favors Israel. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Israel is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Saudi Arabia on 6. The widest separation is in area (about 97×); they are closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Saudi Arabia stands at 2,149,690 against Israel's 22,070 — roughly 97 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Israel stands at 459 against Saudi Arabia's 17 — roughly 27 times as much.
- Saudi Arabia's population (2025) (36,973,555) is about 3.7 times Israel's (10,122,800).
- Israel's armed forces per 1,000 people (17.6) is about 2.3 times Saudi Arabia's (7.6).
- Israel's armed forces as a share of the labor force (4.23) is about 2.2 times Saudi Arabia's (1.92).
Frequently asked questions
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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